For this Sunday, February 6th, the focus for our meditation
will be on Genuineness. Have you ever heard the term “imposter
syndrome” before? It refers to a label originally
used by a pair of psychologists to describe a phenomenon they had noticed
repeatedly among their patient populations.
Imposter syndrome refers to the irrational fear often held by prominent
and well-accomplished individuals that they are undeserving of the respect and
acclaim of others. They feel as though
they have fallen into any success by mere luck or through fraudulent means such
as the use of charm to compensate for their perceived lack of ability. We all tend to be overly critical of
ourselves; many of us are quick to say we are not as bright or beautiful or kind
or whatever other positive attribute we feel others see in us that we fail to internalize
as our own. One of the wonderful things
about our animal companions is they accept us for who we are without critical
judgment. If only we could learn to
accept ourselves in the same way. Rather
than focus on where we feel we fall short of how others see us, let us instead
aim to merely be Genuine in each
moment. Let us be willing to be
vulnerable in our interactions with others and not try to conceal our flaws and
weaknesses. They will sense and
appreciate the quality of Genuineness
that is more valued than any other characteristic you feel they expect. This week in our prayer and meditation time
let us ask to be gently reminded to only seek to be Genuine in who we are and to have the courage to allow others to
see this in us rather than a façade we feel we must maintain.
In our efforts this week let us also continue to use the
energy of our prayers and meditation to amplify the light that covers and fills
this nation. As we perform our
meditation this week let us begin by re-energizing the brilliance and power of
the light we create. Just as before,
begin by forming a concentrated ball of light that is so bright it is almost
impossible to look directly at it. Raise
this sphere of light up high over the nation and then let its rays cascade down
to create a solid, impenetrable dome of light that completely covers every inch
of our country. From shore to shore and
border to border let the entire continent be filled with this brilliant, dense
light that will serve to magnify the best and highest qualities of our country
and the people who live across its vast lands.
Please follow the same practice as before: Get centered in
your body, ask to bring in your guides and others who are there to assist us,
and connect to the circle of others participating in this project.
Ask yourself what do I feel in my body when I am willing to
be completely Genuine in my
interactions with others? How does it
feel in my body when I have the courage to drop any pretense and show my Genuine self to the world without fear
of judgment? Then send the energy and
intention of those feelings to the nation.
Be sure to disconnect from the circle at the end and express
thanks for those who have helped us in this effort.
If you have feedback or experiences you would like to share
please let me know via e-mail to kmiritello@gmail.com
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